The story of HMCS \;Oakville\, a corve tte that fought U-boats in WWII and remains a hero to its hometown in Oakv ille\, Ontario.
\nThis is an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS \;Oakville\, a Canadian World War II corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic\, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U- boat. From its creation through its christening off the shores of its name sake town\, its exploits at sea\, the famous encounter with \;U94\, an d the ship&rsquo\;s lackluster end\, \;Oakville&rsquo\;s \;is a st ory that showcases not only our nation&rsquo\;s proud naval heritage\, but also the importance of remembrance.
\nOakville&rsquo\;s Flower \;sets the scene of naval war in the Atlantic &mdash\; the battles between convoys\, stealthy U-boats\, and the lowly corvettes that formed the back bone of the Royal Canadian Navy. We follow \;Oakville\, one of those c orvettes\, through its rise and fall as a Canadian naval legend\, to its r evival in the town of Oakville\, championed by the local Sea Cadet Corps t hat shares its name and safeguards its legacy.
\nAbout the A uthor: Sean E. Livingston is a Naval Reserve officer with the CAF \, as well as a teacher and Sea Cadet instructor. For over a decade\, he h as researched and promoted the history of HMCS \;Oakville\, keeping it s memory and story alive. He lives in Burlington\, Ontario.
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